Category: Tennis
September 2024 Updates from Provincial and Territorial Tennis Associations
[ad_1] To celebrate the incredible work being done across the country to grow the sport, each month, Tennis Canada will highlight a news story from every Provincial and Territorial Tennis Association via its brand new PTTA HUB. Below is a collection of stories from the past month: Tennis Alberta Alberta Masters Shine at Nationals and…
Alcaraz Faces Tough Reality Check in Rematch
[ad_1] By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, October 8, 2024Photo credit: Matthew Calvis Gael Monfils isn’t a meteorologist. But the 38-year-old Frenchman can spot an approaching storm. More: WADA Appeals Sinner’s Doping Case, Seeks Ban for World No. 1 Asked to assess his upcoming Rolex Shanghai Masters rematch vs. Carlos Alcaraz, Monfils said the forecast calls for pain….
Raonic Joins Team Canada for Davis Cup Final 8, Replacing Auger-Aliassime
[ad_1] Milos Raonic will join Team Canada for the Davis Cup Final 8 next month, replacing Félix Auger-Aliassime, Tennis Canada confirmed on Tuesday. Led by captain Frank Dancevic, Raonic is added to a roster consisting of Denis Shapovalov, Gabriel Diallo, Alexis Galarneau, and Vasek Pospisil for the knockout stage, which takes place from November 19-24…
Goffin finding inspiration from experienced peers Dimitrov and Monfils
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Tuesday October 8, 2024 David Goffin finished in the ATP’s Top 25 for seven consecutive years, from 2014 to 2020. But injuries, a byproduct of age, have taken their toll on the Belgian more recently. A knee injury in 2021 ended his season after the US Open. He…
Edmonton Tennis Tournament Preview: Defending Champion Justin Boulais Returns, Exciting Women’s Field Features Fung and Cross
[ad_1] World class tennis makes its way back to Western Canada this week, as the Edmonton National Bank Challenger kicks off at the Royal Glenora Club in Alberta. The mixed event features some of the top young men’s and women’s players across the country. 16 spots are occupied by Canadians in the main draw of…
Tiafoe’s Frustration Escalates after Tough Defeat to Safiullin
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Tuesday October 8, 2024 Frances Tiafoe lost his first serve at 5-5 in the final set tiebreak against Roman Safiullin. Then he lost the match. Finally, he lost his cool, as Safiullin logged the 5-7, 7-5, 7-6(5) victory. Tiafoe was frustrated with a decision made by chair umpire…
Young guns battle it out: Sinner takes on Shelton, while Medvedev goes head-to-head with Tsitsipas
[ad_1] There are a couple of blockbuster matchups in the top quarter of the Shanghai draw on Wednesday, including Jannik Sinner vs. Ben Shelton. The winner will face either Daniil Medvedev or Stefanos Tsitsipas. (1) Jannik Sinner vs. (14) Ben Shelton Sinner and Shelton will be squaring off for the fifth time in their careers…
Incorrect scoring decision mars Shanghai defeat for Wawrinka against Cobolli
[ad_1] Flavio Cobolli defeated Stan Wawrinka 6-7(6), 7-6(4), 6-3 in controversial fashion as second-round action at the Rolex Shanghai Masters wrapped up on Monday night. However, it was a controversy that no one directly involved with the match ever noticed. With Wawrinka serving at 0-1 in the third set, the 39-year-old Swiss began the game…
Dimitrov to face Popyrin, Rune set to take on Lehecka in upcoming matches
[ad_1] The rain-soaked Shanghai Masters has finally completed the second round, so third-round action can conclude on Tuesday–weather permitting. Holger Rune, Grigor Dimitrov, and Alexei Popyrin are among those taking the court.(20) Alexei Popyrin vs. (9) Grigor DimitrovDimitrov and Popyrin will be squaring off for the fourth time in their careers and for the second…
Berrettini forms bond with young fan ahead of Shanghai match
[ad_1] By Alberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Monday, October 7, 2024Photo credit: Tennis TV Screen Shot Tennis is a unifying sport. Matteo Berrettini showed it without striking a shot. More: WADA Appeals Sinner’s Doping Case, Seeks Ban for World No. 1 Prior to his Rolex Shanghai Masters match vs. Holger Rune, Berrettini showed why he’s regarded as one…